Links AAPCO Since 1997, NPIRS has been hosting the AAPCO, Association of American Pesticide Control Officials, website. ASPCRO In 2006, NPIRS developed the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials website. To this date, NPIRS continues to host and maintain the association's site. U.S. EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment. U.S. EPA Contacts & Organization Locate EPA contact information by office, region or topic. About Pesticides Frequently asked questions regarding pests and pesticides. E-Commerce Pesticides In general, under FIFRA, it is against the law to sell unregistered, misbranded, suspended, or canceled pesticides in the United States. This means that if someone tries to sell via the Internet a pesticide product or device that is mislabeled, not registered, or no longer registered, that person could be breaking the law and subject to civil or criminal penalties, including fines. Enforcement Alert: Pesticides Sold on the Internet Must Be Registered with the U.S. EPA Visit EPA's website pertaining to pesticides being sold on the Internet. FIFRA The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Pesticide Registration (PR) Notices PR Notices are issued by the Office of Pesticide Programs to inform pesticide registrants and other interested persons about important policies, procedures and regulatory decisions. Pesticide Tolerances EPA sets limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on foods. These limits are called tolerances. The tolerances are set based on a risk assessment and are enforced by the Food and Drug Administration. REDS & Pesticide Reregistration Status EPA is reviewing older pesticides (those initially registered prior to November 1984) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. Registering Pesticides Pesticide registration is the process through which EPA examines the ingredients of a pesticide; the site or crop on which it is to be used; the amount, frequency and timing of its use; and storage and disposal practices. EPA evaluates the pesticide to ensure that it will not have unreasonable adverse effects on humans, the environment and non-target species. A pesticide cannot be legally used if it has not been registered with EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Chinese lantern with red seed in wintertime